Saudi banks’ investments in treasury bonds rose to SAR 659.4 billion in March 2026, an increase of SAR 1.2 billion from the previous month, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
On a yearly basis, these investments increased by about SAR 46.8 billion, or 8%.
Investments in government bonds accounted for over 72% of banks’ total claims on the government and quasi-government sectors in Saudi Arabia during the same period.
Total banking claims on the public sector reached SAR 913.9 billion in March 2026, compared to SAR 829.9 billion in March 2025.
These investments include both government long-term debt instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, as well as internationally issued bonds and sukuk purchased by banks from the secondary market. SAMA T-bills were excluded as per the international standards.
Saudi banks’ investments in treasury bonds rose to SAR 659.4 billion in March 2026, an increase of SAR 1.2 billion from the previous month, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
On a yearly basis, these investments increased by about SAR 46.8 billion, or 8%.
Investments in government bonds accounted for over 72% of banks’ total claims on the government and quasi-government sectors in Saudi Arabia during the same period.
Total banking claims on the public sector reached SAR 913.9 billion in March 2026, compared to SAR 829.9 billion in March 2025.
These investments include both government long-term debt instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, as well as internationally issued bonds and sukuk purchased by banks from the secondary market. SAMA T-bills were excluded as per the international standards.
